ON THIS DAY in 2004 The final episode of "Frasier" on NBC is watched by 33 million people.
Locally, Herrinfesta Italiana is hosting a Pickleball tournament May 26th from Noon to 6pm. This will be a half-day tournament that will be held at the Herrin City Park outdoor pickleball facility with Age & Skill Divisions in Coed Doubles. Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each event. This event is a fundraiser for Herrin High School FBLA. Proceeds will help fund their participation in their upcoming National Leadership Conference. Registration ends Friday. REGISTER NOW https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festa-di-pickleball-tickets-1352955459199?aff=oddtdtcreator
Shawnee Detachment 812 Marine Corps League & Auxillary continues the "Marine Rose Program” and a coordinated Veteran Food Drive which supports the Veterans’ Food pantry at the Marion VA Medical Center. The rose offering and food collections will be held at Carbondale Kroger on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18 from 9am to 5pm both days. The Marine Rose is held In Memory of Those Who Served-Forever Remembered www.marinesofshawneedetachment.com
Locally, Carbondale Main Street invites you to its summer Brown Bag Concert Series. The series is one of our region’s longest running events. Concerts are held at Carbondale’s Town Square Pavilion each Wednesday in May and June from Noon to 1 p.m. Concerts are free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own seats and lunches. www.carbondalemainstreet.com
May 14, Candy Davis & Marty Merrill
May 21, Wisenheart
May 28, Bill Harper
June 4, Loose Gravel
June 11, Ivas John
June 18, The Natives
June 25, City of Soul Band
